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Practical advice for co-parents navigating shared expenses and custody.
Thanksgiving Custody Schedule: 5 Ways Co-Parents Split the Holiday
Alternate years, split the day, Thursday vs. the weekend: five ways to share Thanksgiving custody, which days count, and whose year it is through 2030.
October 12, 2026
Christmas Custody Schedule: 6 Ways to Split It
Christmas Eve vs. Christmas Day, halves of winter break, or alternate years: the six common ways co-parents share Christmas, and what to write down before December.
October 8, 2026
Thanksgiving Custody Schedule: 5 Ways to Split It
Alternate years, split the day, Thursday vs. the weekend: the five common ways separated parents share Thanksgiving, and what to write down so nobody argues in November.
October 8, 2026
Section 7 Expenses in Canada: What Counts as Special or Extraordinary
Section 7 expenses in Canada explained: the six categories, which ones must be extraordinary, and how parents split the net cost in proportion to income.
September 26, 2026
DComply vs OurFamilyWizard vs CoParentSplit: An Honest Three-Way Comparison
DComply, OurFamilyWizard, and CoParentSplit compared on 2026 price, expense splitting, court records, and the one thing that decides it: co-parent buy-in.
September 9, 2026
Ohio Child Support Deviation (ORC 3119.23): What Judges Actually Adjust For
How an Ohio child support deviation works under ORC 3119.23: the factors judges use, the 90 and 147 overnight rules, and the records you need to ask for one.
September 7, 2026
Co-Parenting App Costs in 2026: What Each One Charges Both Parents
Co-parenting app costs in 2026, priced for two households: OurFamilyWizard $220-$600, TalkingParents $155-$768, AppClose $144-$216, CoParentSplit $59.99 for both.
September 3, 2026
TalkingParents vs CoParentSplit: Which One Do You Actually Need? (2026)
TalkingParents vs CoParentSplit in 2026: real pricing ($7-$32/month vs $59.99/year for both parents), payment fees, and which app fits your situation.
August 26, 2026
OurFamilyWizard Cost 2026: $220-$600/Yr for 2 Parents
Both parents pay separately: $110 to $299.88 each per year, so a household of two pays $220 to $600. Every 2026 tier priced (checked September 2026), and when it is worth it.
August 23, 2026
Is AppClose Free in 2026? No — Here's What It Costs
AppClose has no free plan: $7.99 a month per parent on the web, $8.99 in the app, or $83.88 a year, after a 60-day trial. What two parents pay, and the cheaper options.
August 19, 2026
How to Start a Shared Expense Log With Your Co-Parent
How to start a shared expense log with a reluctant co-parent: the opening message, the five columns you need, and what to do if they never join in.
August 14, 2026
Child Support Income in Canada: Line 15000 Explained
How child support income is calculated in Canada: where Line 15000 comes from, what Section 16 says, which Schedule III adjustments apply, and a worked example.
August 10, 2026
The Perks of Parenting by Spreadsheet (From a Dad Who Tracks Everything)
A divorced dad of three logs every child expense. What tracking revealed about our 50/50 split, why the fights stopped, and when an app beats a spreadsheet.
August 4, 2026
Step-Parent Expenses: When Blended Family Costs Get Complicated
Who pays for the kids when a step-parent enters the picture? A real look at splitting blended family expenses, legal duties, and how to stop the fights.
July 6, 2026
Child Support vs Shared Expenses: The Difference in Canada
Child support and shared expenses aren't the same thing in Canada. Here's what each one covers, how Section 7 works, and why parents keep fighting about it.
July 3, 2026
Daycare vs Babysitter Costs: How Co-Parents Should Split Childcare
Daycare or a babysitter? See real 2026 costs, who pays what after divorce, and how co-parents can split childcare without the monthly fight.
July 1, 2026
Holiday Expenses with Two Households: How to Split Christmas and Birthdays
How divorced parents can split Christmas gifts, birthday parties, and holiday travel without a fight. Real numbers from a dad of three in two households.
June 12, 2026
How to Handle Unexpected Child Expenses with Your Co-Parent
A divorced dad of 3 shares a system for handling surprise child expenses with your co-parent. Real scripts, real dollar amounts, what actually works.
April 27, 2026
Summer Camp Costs: Negotiating with Your Co-Parent Without a Fight
My son's summer camp cost $460. My ex said she wouldn't split it. Here's how I handled it and what actually works for divorced parents in 2026.
April 22, 2026
Splitwise vs OurFamilyWizard: Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Splitwise vs OurFamilyWizard compared for co-parenting expenses. Pricing, features, court docs, and which app actually works for divorced parents in 2026.
April 16, 2026
Shared Custody and School Fees: Real Expense Breakdown From a Dad of 3
What school expenses do co-parents actually split? A divorced father of 3 breaks down tuition, supplies, field trips, and after-school costs with real dollar amounts.
April 12, 2026
Co-Parent Won't Split Medical Expenses — What Are Your Rights?
Your co-parent refuses to pay their share of medical bills. Here's what the law says, what counts as a medical expense, and how to protect yourself.
April 5, 2026
Childcare Expenses After Separation: Who Pays for Daycare?
Who pays for daycare after separation? How divorced parents split childcare costs in the U.S. and Canada, with real numbers and tracking tips.
March 27, 2026
Extracurricular Costs After Divorce: Who Pays What?
How divorced parents split extracurricular expenses like sports, music, and summer camps. Real costs, legal rules by state, and what actually works in 2026.
March 22, 2026
Co-Parenting Tax Deductions 2026: What You Can Actually Claim
Which child expenses can divorced parents claim on taxes in 2026? Real deductions, IRS rules, and how custody splits affect your return.
March 17, 2026
Co-Parenting Expense Tracker vs Spreadsheet: Honest Comparison
I've used both Google Sheets and a co-parenting expense tracker to split child costs. After two years with three kids, here's my honest take on what works.
March 12, 2026
How to Split Child Expenses After Divorce (Without the Monthly Fight)
Practical ways to split child expenses after divorce and stop the recurring arguments. Real systems from a divorced dad of 3 kids in Canada.
March 8, 2026
How to Handle Back-to-School Expenses with Your Co-Parent
A practical guide to splitting back-to-school costs between co-parents — from supply lists and uniforms to technology and extracurriculars, with budgeting tips and conversation scripts.
February 24, 2026
Best Co-Parenting Expense Apps in 2026: Honest Comparison
A practical comparison of the top co-parenting expense tracking apps in 2026 — what each costs both parents (prices checked September 2026), features, and which app fits your situation.
February 24, 2026
Co-Parent Expense Tracking Template: What to Track and How
A complete guide to tracking shared child expenses between co-parents — what information to capture, how to organize it, and templates to get started today.
February 24, 2026
Co-Parenting Expenses and Tax Deductions: What You Can Claim in 2026
Which shared child expenses are tax-deductible for co-parents in 2026? Medical costs, childcare credits, education deductions, and how custody status affects your filing.
February 24, 2026
What to Do When Your Co-Parent Won't Split Expenses
Practical steps when your co-parent refuses to pay their share of child expenses — from documentation strategies to mediation and legal options.
February 24, 2026
How to Split Child Expenses After Divorce
A practical guide to dividing shared child costs fairly between co-parents, including common approaches, tools, and tips for reducing conflict.
January 15, 2025
A Simpler Alternative to OurFamilyWizard for Expense Tracking
Comparing CoParentSplit vs OurFamilyWizard for co-parent expense management. When you need simple expense splitting without the complexity.
January 10, 2025
Co-Parenting Expense Categories: A Complete Guide
How to organize and categorize shared child expenses between co-parents. Includes common categories, edge cases, and tips for staying organized.
January 5, 2025
5 Tips for Stress-Free Co-Parent Finances
Practical strategies to make sharing child expenses with your ex smoother, less emotional, and more predictable.
December 28, 2024
Why Your Custody Schedule Matters for Expense Tracking
How linking your custody calendar to expense tracking helps co-parents understand spending patterns and split costs more fairly.
December 20, 2024